7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip planning

The route "7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip" is a trip that Family guides for families, focusing on children, safety and short distances. Behind it stands Swiss Vibes, a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, which puts together family trips with short distances. The planner asks about family and period, and on the video call Swiss Vibes clarifies the details.

Updated: 4 November 2026. An offering of Swiss Vibes, Swiss travel agency.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Vancouver. After landing, Stanley Park is the gentlest introduction. Rent bikes or walk the Seawall on foot, and children discover totem poles, seals and small beaches. The path is flat and good for prams. The playground by the water leaves room for an afternoon nap on a blanket. In the evening you eat early, as jet lag makes you tired.

Day 2: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. The Capilano Suspension Bridge sways far above a river, and children usually dare after three steps and then want to run back. Between the treetops, walkways lead through the rainforest. The afternoon belongs to the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, for which you should take the ferry early. If time is short, choose only one of the two places.

Day 3: Canada Place. At Canada Place you recognise the sail-shaped roof and the cruise ships at the pier. Children count the sails and watch seaplanes take off. The promenade is wide and level, so buggies also make good progress. At midday you eat in Gastown or by the water. Plan a quiet hour on the benches with a view of the mountains.

Day 4: Science World. In the morning you reach Queen Elizabeth Park, the highest point in the city area, with gardens, sculptures and a greenhouse full of parrots and tropical plants. The circular path is short. In the afternoon Science World is a magnet for children from toddlers to teenagers, with experiment stations under the silver dome. When it rains it is the most reliable choice.

Day 5: VanDusen Botanical Garden. The VanDusen Botanical Garden is a quiet counterpoint to the previous days. Children follow paths through the hedge maze, see water lilies and look for ducks at the pond. The garden is manageable, and one circuit is easy to do. Pack a picnic and sit down on the lawn. In the evening there is time to gather your strength.

Day 6: Sea to Sky Gondola. With the Sea to Sky Gondola you glide over Howe Sound, and the ride takes only a few minutes. At the top there are short hiking trails and a suspension bridge, and the panorama is magnificent. Back in the city you visit the Vancouver Aquarium, where belugas, otters and starfish fascinate children. A day with two highlights needs a break in a café.

Day 7: Farewell to Vancouver. For the farewell, you ride the glass lift up the Vancouver Lookout. From above, children see the harbour, the beaches and the peaks they visited in the days before. The ascent takes only a short time and fits before departure. Afterwards there is time for a last hot chocolate in a café on the street, before you take the SkyTrain to the airport.

Day	Place
Stage 1	Stanley Park
Stage 2	Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Stage 3	The Butchart Gardens
Stage 4	Canada Place
Stage 5	Science World
Stage 6	Queen Elizabeth Park
Stage 7	VanDusen Botanical Garden
Stage 8	Sea to Sky Gondola
Stage 9	Vancouver Aquarium
Stage 10	Vancouver Lookout

Map

The route connects Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, The Butchart Gardens, Canada Place, Science World, Queen Elizabeth Park, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Sea to Sky Gondola.

Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver	4.5

Costs

What a family trip costs depends on rooms and travel time, and you receive the individual quote after the planner.

Packliste, Warmes Reiseziel

Category	What to bring
Kleidung	Leichte, atmungsaktive Kleidung, Sonnenhut, Ein warmes Teil für klimatisierte Räume/Abende, Bequeme Sandalen und ein Paar geschlossene Schuhe
Gesundheit & Schutz	Sonnencreme (hoher Lichtschutzfaktor), Nach-Sonne-Pflege, Mückenschutz, Persönliche Medikamente im Handgepäck
Dokumente	Reisepass (Gültigkeit prüfen), Ausgedruckte oder digitale Reiseunterlagen, Reiseversicherungs-Nachweis
Extras	Wiederverschliessbare Wasserflasche, Steckdosenadapter, Powerbank

Frequently asked questions

What sets Family apart?

Family plans trips for families, with a focus on children, safety and short distances. We plan 7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip by video call according to the age of your children and your school holidays.

Which places are part of the programme in 7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip?

In 7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip, Swiss Vibes has listed places such as Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and The Butchart Gardens, and the family chooses the routes so that there is room for breaks.

Who is a family trip to {name} suited to?

To families who want to match accommodation, distances and daily rhythm to their children and prefer a trip with reserves and without time pressure.

Which accommodations are listed for 7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip in the catalogue?

For the whole family, 7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip offers, for example, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, depending on the age of the children and your daily rhythm.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor length of trip, accommodation and pace to the age and needs of your children. On the video call we discuss what your family needs and where you would like reserves.

How much does a trip to 7 Days in Vancouver: Family Trip cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.